Friday, June 4, 2010

Plus One

I've been getting a ton of requests regarding summer wedding gear so I figured now was a better time than ever to draw attention to the fact that you can put together a serious warm weather nuptials kit courtesy of Polo. Their summer sale is in full bloom and lots of good stuff is on the chopping block. The following look is anchored by the Fithian Seersucker Sport Coat, which I have previous mused on. I tried this joint on at Dillard's two weeks ago and it delivers - insanely breathable and with a killer off the rack fit thanks to its shorter length and trimmer waist. Luckily for you Polo is also selling seersucker trousers in the same blue/vintage white colorway so right off the bat you have an imported dandy summer suit for a mere 280 bones - score. If your wardrobe is already healthy you should be straight with the "suit" alone, but if you need to throw together everything you can also grab a knit tie (double four-in-hand knot please) and a spread collar poplin dress shirt for an additional $105. Keep in mind that this kit is a bold one - seersucker AND double breasted. If you don't have the confidence to be the best dressed dude at the reception you might want to look elsewhere, but if you do, and I hope you do, get your bridesmaid game tight.

[Editor's note: For the boldest of bold you can do the same thing, but with this jacket and these pants.]